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The National Council on Severe Autism is an American non-profit organization that advocates for children and adults who require constant, lifelong supervision and support because of severe autism. It was founded in January 2019. [1] It is seen as a critic of the neurodiversity movement [2] and has been criticized by autistic self-advocates.
Ari Daniel Ne'eman (/ n eɪ ə ˈ m ɑː n /; born December 10, 1987) is an American disability rights activist and researcher who co-founded the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in 2006. [1]
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) (1995) – a cross-disability organization that focuses on advocacy and services. American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) (1975) – coalition of local, state and national disability organizations.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization run by and for individuals on the autism spectrum. ASAN advocates for the inclusion of autistic people in decisions that affect them, including: legislation, depiction in the media, and disability services.
In 2006, The Autism Acceptance Project (TAAP) was founded by Estée Klar, the mother of an autistic child, with help from an autistic advisory and board. [42] The project is affiliated with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and other activist groups in North America. From 2005 to 2007, TAAP organized arts-based events. [43]
While Souper Bowl of Caring is led by adults and youth on the Board of Directors, the basis of the organization is its connection with young people serving their communities. Therefore, in 2007, a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) was created to bring youth ambassadors of the Souper Bowl to local communities around America.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by a board of directors who are elected by membership. [14] NAMI National is the umbrella organization; state and local affiliates operate semi-independently, in an attempt to more accurately represent those in the surrounding communities.
The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) is an international human rights organisation which advances the rights of children and adults with learning, intellectual and psycho-social (mental health) disabilities.